Chapter 936 - 936 Rejection

Chapter 936 Rejection

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Mr. Gu watched him leave with a sigh. He couldn’t help but wonder if Gu Chengye, despite being thirty years old, still possessed a childishness that prevented him from becoming truly independent.

Gu Chengrui later entrusted Gu Chengye to the two imperial officials, assigning him various errands.

When Gu Chengye had free time, he was brought to the academy to observe and participate in lessons.

Notably, over the past six months, Gu Chengye’s approach to handling situations has grown increasingly, likely due to his focused learning.

The following morning, Imperial Physician Li, owner of Jishi Medicine Hall, arrived to plead for leniency. Upon seeing the gifts in his hands, Gu Chengrui understood his purpose.

“It is an honor to have you here, Imperial Physician Li,” Gu Chengrui greeted him with a smile while standing up.

“Marquis An Le, you mock me,” Imperial Physician Li replied, his face etched with shame. “An old man like me has no right to come through these doors.”

Gu Chengrui, feigning boredom, asked, “If you were in my position, how would you handle it?”

“Confiscate all fake medicine and their silver, perhaps,” Principal Zhou offered tentatively.

“And what becomes of the royal merchant’s medicine stock?” Gu Chengrui countered. “How do you imagine the Emperor would react upon learning of this? Beheading? Confiscation of property?”

“No, no, they wouldn’t supply fake medicine to the palace,” Principal Zhou hastily assured him. “All imperial physicians are intelligent.”

Gu Chengrui’s expression turned stern as he questioned, “So, does that imply the commoners are fools?”

Principal Zhou remained speechless, raising his hand twice in an attempt to speak but ultimately lowering it in resignation.

Gu Chengrui snorted in response. “As an imperial physician and head of the hospital, surely you understand the dangers of fake medicine. Now, regarding your accomplice...”

Before Gu Chengrui could finish, Principal Zhou, visibly panicked, shook his head rapidly. “Absolutely not! If I had known, I would have broken their legs myself!”

“Then fret not,” Gu Chengrui reassured him. “The medical center has consistently strived to eradicate fake medicine since its establishment.

“However, the Qian family not only dared to commit this crime but also brazenly distributed it throughout the capital. This act is a blatant mockery of the medical center’s authority..”